Not always but at the moment I'm going through a shorts phase. I've got this pair and a denim pair that I wear almost constantly - they're comfortable and practical.

Is this an everyday outfit?

Yes, I wear a lot of black. I don't have many clothes - just a few staple things that I mix around. Some clothes I've made myself, some of them I've altered. I try to make things last because I think there's too much pressure to buy too many new things and it's not environmentally sustainable. There is an increasing range of ethically produced goods but if we want to reduce emissions by enough to prevent dangerous climate change it's not enough to consume differently - we also need to consume less. But I think buying less gives me an opportunity to be more creative - to swap with friends, recycle and repair things and put a modern twist on them.

Where is this outfit from?

I bought the boots from Office a couple of years ago and have been wearing them constantly ever since. They've been resoled by my nice cobbler more times than I care to remember. The shorts and waistcoat were second-hand and the cardigan is from All Saints - it's like a game because you can tie it in lots of different ways. My leotard was originally underwear. One of the new things I did last year was to buy two lengths of ribbon from Liberty and I've been wearing them as belts all winter.

Tell me about your jewellery.

The butterfly earring is from Beyond The Valley, which stocks young designers: I like the fact that it's handcrafted. I made the green-beaded earring myself, and my rings are from market stalls and Urban Outfitters. My silver ring saved my finger when a door closed on it and flattened the ring. My thumb ring is from Tibet - all the stones have fallen out but I'm still quite attached to it.

Has your hair always been so blonde?

Yes, I've been blonde since I was a kid and now I help it along. It's well overdue a cut.

Who do you dress for?

Myself, and I hope that people accept me as I am. If someone is going to judge me for the way I look then I'm not that interested.

Whose style do you admire?

Chloe Sevigny looks really interesting, she's got a very definite style and she seems to dress to suit herself. I want to be able to choose how I look, rather than have somebody else tell me how I should be looking.

When do you think you looked your best?

When I'm happy and comfortable and having a good time. I think that's when everyone looks their best.

What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought?

A pair of Russell & Bromley heels that were £140. I wanted to get a pair that would last and be comfortable, so they're an investment.

What would you never wear?

I'd never wear an outfit completely out of a mainstream shop - I'd never leave something untouched.

What is the best bargain you've ever bought?

A hand-made trilby from a shop in Rye that cost £20. I really like the fact that you can't get it from anywhere else - that makes it a bit of a bargain.

Do you spend a lot of time making clothes?

Not as much time as I would like. It's quite a relaxing thing to do and it forces me to slow down and just enjoy the process of it. I make bits and pieces for myself and I alter things quite a lot: when something gets to the point where I can't wear it as it is any more, I'll turn it into something else. So I turn jeans into skirts and trousers into shorts.